Milwaukee, WI – A shooting late Thursday night left two Milwaukee police officers injured after they were allegedly fired upon while responding to a weapons-related call on the city’s north side.
According to a statement from the Milwaukee Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:22 p.m. Thursday near the area of N. 25th Street and W. Garfield Avenue. Officers were initially dispatched to investigate a subject reportedly armed with a weapon. The call was later updated to indicate that shots had been fired.
While approaching the alley near the 2200 block of N. 24th Place, officers were allegedly ambushed and struck by gunfire. Neither officer was able to return fire, police said.
A 32-year-old male officer with over six years of service was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition. A second officer, a 29-year-old male also with more than six years of experience, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and is listed in stable condition.
Police say they are seeking a known suspect and that the Milwaukee Police Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation.
The department expressed gratitude to the Milwaukee Fire Department and Froedtert medical staff for their response and care. They also acknowledged the support of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.
The Milwaukee Police Department said in a statement it is thankful for all officers who “put their lives on the line every day for this City.”
The investigation remains active and no arrests have been announced as of Friday morning.
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